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Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.5%

A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Parody 11.2% ★, Local Co-Op 10.7%

Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Score Attack 10.5%

A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%

Derf Party is a party bullet hell where up to 4 friends compete in shooting based minigames with randomly appearing, game changing modifiers.

Why similar: Party Game 22%, 4 Player Local 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 8.7%

Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 7.8%

Arcade Love. (a.k.a Ge-sen Love) contains unique Beat'-em-up and Shmup games of arcade style, which has been well-played at Arcades all over Japan.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, 4 Player Local 12.7%, Comedy 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%

AngelStrike is an exciting 2D side-scrolling shoot'em'up with handmade pixel-art and a variety of action-packed missions. Play solo or local co-op with friends to rescue refugees, stealthily deliver supplies, escort your allies, and take down hordes of machines in 40 levels across 5 different areas!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Shooter 13.7%, 4 Player Local 12.1%, Side Scroller 12%

Arcade shoot-’em-up action is back! Team up with the entire family for explosive action, signature humor and thrilling adventure. Join the Sausage Bomber Corps for daring missions to defend the nations of Relishtonia and more against the world-conquering ambitions from the mysterious Vega Nation.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Funny 6.8%

Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Score Attack 10%, Shooter 9.9%

Drained Creatures is a multiplayer 3D arena brawler for up to 8 players locally, playable using gamepads only.

Why similar: Party Game 21.5%, 4 Player Local 19.4%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Cartoony 7.8%

Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Comedy 10%, Arcade 7.8%

Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Funny 8.6%

Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Shooter 9.1%

Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 9.1%

CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online cross-platform coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%

Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Shooter 10%, Score Attack 9.7%

Shoot' Em Up, Vertical Fast & Fun !The Overdriven Ship is back :More better, more intense, and more beautiful !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, 4 Player Local 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Retro 7.1%

Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 19.3%, Party Game 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Bullet Hell 9.1%

Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Score Attack 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%

COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Comedy 10.5%, Arcade 8.2%

A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Score Attack 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 8.8%

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, 4 Player Local 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%

Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 9%

Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Score Attack 14.4%, Shooter 10.7%

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 4 Player Local 12%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Arcade 8.6%

An arcade top-down shooter where you play as a genocidal paper clip armed with heavy weaponry fighting hordes of office supplies to the death. Save the Clipenberg Empire from the threat of the Rulerian Alliance in Story Mode, or go for a high score in Infinite Mode.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 18%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 10.2%

Break Through! The 360-Degree Encirclement! All-Directional Scrolling STG Arrives Four Years Since the Previous Title—Evolved Zero Gunner Stay Tuned!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Comedy 8%

Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Retro 9%, Shooter 9%

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Retro 11.2%, Shooter 10.2%

Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Score Attack 8.9%

Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Score Attack 14.3%, Shooter 10.3%

Particle Storm is challenging 2D run n gun blending bullet hell and shmup mechanics with striking pixel art, nonstop action, and an energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Score Attack 11.7%, Arcade 9.7%

Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Comedy 9.6%, Score Attack 9.1%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Score Attack 12.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Retro 9.7%

2D Side Scrolling Shoot Em Up action. Cinematic cut-scenes carry the story on a quest to locate Mother Gator's secret weapon. Unlockable cheats will mix-up the gameplay or enjoy a randomizer mode. Game includes commentary by the developer and musical composer on the process of making the game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Comedy 9.1%

Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 12%, Cartoony 8.2%, Arcade 7.8%

Lex Talionis A is a team-based, 4 player, couch co-op where aliens fight astronauts, drones, and bosses for revenge against humanity. Choose from four aliens with unique abilities and survive together in this 2D Run n' Gun Adventure.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%

Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 12%, Cute 6.3%

Diagnose and (mis)treat patients to meet tight deadlines and high expectations in this wacky medical co-op adventure. Wear many hats, master numerous tools, multitask, manage the chaos: do no harm by any means necessary! Play solo or with up to 4 friends, locally or online.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.5%, Party Game 20.2%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Comedy 7.5%

A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Score Attack 10.6%, Retro 9.8%

Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Score Attack 18.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 7.3%

Foodgitives is a 1-4 player couch co-op arcade game where you're food on the run. Roll and dodge through gauntlets of deadly utensils that attack to the beat of 1930s big band jazz. One player tilts the level, everyone else rolls for their lives.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.7%, Party Game 18.6%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Comedy 9.4%

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Score Attack 9.2%

OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 9.8%

Shoot the harpoon and pull the enemies! Pull them in close and defeat for a higher score. For beginners, collect sweets instead of beeing attacked. You can enjoy retro and kawaii pixelarts, and deep game mechanics.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16%, Parody 14.5% ★, Shooter 11.8%, Score Attack 11.7%

A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 12.1%, Retro 11%

In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Score Attack 8.4%

Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 22.7%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Local Multiplayer 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 7.5%

Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 7.4%

Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, 4 Player Local 13.4%, Score Attack 7.6%

Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 10%, Score Attack 8.4%, Retro 6.6%

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Cute 8.2%, Score Attack 7.1%

Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 9.2%

Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%

After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Funny 9.1%, Arcade 8.1%

22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%

Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Retro 11.1%, Shooter 10.5%

Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 17%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 8.3%